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My name is Diana Goteriz and I am a high school teacher in San Jose. Some of the tools that
I have used are the traditional text books of course and the California State Standards
to help guide the curriculums especially if a curriculum is not set which is the case
in a lot of the charter schools that I see. Also a great resource are you coworkers. A
lot of times especially certain lessons, maybe during a novel unit might be a little bit
challenging for your students and the traditional lesson plan won't work so you can ask your
coworkers to see last past lessons that they've done and also mix and match your own. Another
great resource if you need just basic supplies for your classroom, a lot of times public
schools don't have the funds to provide the posters and the pencils and the overhead markers
that you need. Craig's List has a place on there called the teacher's wish list and you
can actually place your school on there and the materials that you need and get free supplies
that way. Also again your mentors come into play, college professors can give you advice
and also for first year teachers, it is super important to bring in advisers to observe
you during the year and get feedback. My name is Diana Goteriz and I am a high school teacher
in San Jose.